Mo. DOR easing farm tax rules

The Missouri Department of Revenue is offering some leniency to farmers and fishermen who are not on track to file and pay their state income taxes by the normal deadline of March 1.

Due to the late enactment of the federal American Taxpayer Relief Act, the state is electing to not issue any late fees or penalties to state income tax filings and payments made until April 15.

The decision gives Missouri farmers additional time when filing their income taxes.

For more information on income tax filings visit dor.mo.gov/personal/individual or contact the Internal Revenue Service at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Provides-Penalty-Relief-to-Farmers-and-Fishermen.